Governance Lead

Isle of Man Public Service Careers; Douglas; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave

Flexi-time

Hybrid schedule

Pensions

Training facility

Gym discount

Counselling service

Career break

Cycle to Work

Staff canteen

Job summary

Isle of Man Public Service Careers seeks a Governance Lead to work at the heart of Treasury, advising on financial governance, financial regulations, exemption requests and business cases. You will help strengthen governance, develop guidance and training, and shape policy with a broad cross-government remit.

The role offers a competitive salary with annual increases, a generous leave entitlement, flexi-time and a flexible hybrid schedule for remote and in-office work, plus pension options and

Responsibilities

• Provide advice shaping financial governance decisions across Isle of Man Government.
• Develop guidance and training to strengthen governance and improve processes.
• Contribute to policy development, compliance and digital improvements.

Job description

About the role

Want a front-row seat to financial decision-making across Government?

As Governance Lead, you’ll work at the heart of Treasury with broad exposure across the Isle of Man Government. Working closely with the Head of Governance, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, senior officers and the Treasury Board, you’ll provide advice that helps shape decisions across departments, from Financial Regulations and exemption requests to significant business cases and proposals.

You’ll help strengthen financial governance across Government, developing guidance and training, improving processes and providing clear advice that supports confident decision-making. With involvement in policy development, compliance and digital improvements, you’ll gain a unique perspective on how Government operates while building relationships across a wide range of services.

Ready to broaden your experience and make an impact at the centre of Government finance?

A workplace that invests in you

A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.

A generous annual leave entitlement, a Privilege Day and 10 Bank Holidays; your annual leave will increase after your first year and again after your third year.

A flexi-time scheme where you can accrue additional time worked to take time off in line with the relevant flexi-time scheme.

Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with a blend of remote work and in-office collaboration throughout the week.

Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, the IOM Public Service offers two pension arrangements: the Isle of Man Government Unified Scheme 2011 or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) Arrangement.

Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.

Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors.

Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and signposting on a wide range of issues.

Ability to apply for an unpaid career break after 3 years’ service.

Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.

Access to the Government staff canteen where you can purchase affordable meals, drinks and snacks.

Working for the Isle of Man Public Service

We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.

We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.

The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.

Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.

We are committed to net zero by 2050 and as an entire nation UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, we are transforming public services for a sustainable future and your contributions will directly benefit our community, economy, and environment.

Things to note

A basic police check is required for this post, the cost of which will be covered by the Isle of Man Government.

Please note a relocation package is not available for this role.

We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at [e-mail].